Nokomis man injured after walking into path of motorcycle

Wednesday

Sep 11, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Staff report

A 61-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday night when he walked into the path of a motorcycle, according authorities.

Paul Grudzina, 61, of Nokomis was taken to Venice Regional Medical Center, after the incident that occurred at 8:45 p.m. on U.S. 41 just south of Avenida de la Isla in Nokomis, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Grudzina reportedly walked westbound across U.S. 41, failing to yield to a southbound Harley-Davidson driven by a 64-year-old Sarasota man, according to FHP.

The motorcyclist swerved to avoid collision, but the bike's side struck the pedestrian. The motorcycle came to a stop after hitting a traffic sign. The driver was not injured.